Well it looks like we need some prayers.
At my last appointment it looked like maybe there was something wrong with me: high blood pressure, retaining water, large measuring belly...something. Well it turns out, I'm fine. But Poppy's having some trouble.
First of all, we had to find out the sex because knowing what kind of parts were inside, were important to know. And so in order for me to use the proper pronouns during this post, I'll announce that we're having another......boy!! I'll explain the parts part in a minute.
From the ultrasound they determined that Poppy (yes I will still call him Poppy until he is born), has a distended belly. It's measuring quite larger than it should be. Which explains why I in turn am also measuring larger. They are unable at this time to pinpoint why it's larger, could be a blockage or fluid back-up in the intestines, could be a growth or cyst on kidneys or something else. We have a Level 2 ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday with a specialist who can hopefully give us more answers. Basically at this point they could only tell us that whatever it is in there, is about the size of a tennis ball. They needed to tell us that they could rule out an ovarian cyst (which is apparently common) because the baby is not a girl, thus why we needed to know the sex.
He said after the next ultrasound, we'll be able to hopefully put together a plan about when the baby needs to be born, what procedures need to be done before or after the birth, and even if we need to deliver at a special hospital. Poppy is also currently breech. So with that news and a distended belly, I'm fearing a c-section. I haven't had one yet and I really don't want one, but of course whatever it takes to deliver Poppy is what I'll do.
So now we wait, at least this time I only have to wait 4 days. And in the meantime I'm going shopping for blue stuff!!
And don't forget, it's all in His hands.
5 comments:
Oh Jamie, I am so sorry that you are going through this. But you are right - it is in God's hands. He has Poppy (yay!he's a boy!!!!) and you wrapped in His arms and is keeping watch. I pray for peace for you and your family. Waiting is difficult.
A note of encouragement I have to offer is this:
I went through a level 3 ultrasound with the triplets. Baby C had stopped growing and they didn't know why. We were told there was a large chance of there being mental and physical handicaps, stunted growth, and many other scary things. They insisted on delivering at 32 weeks because of this. Baby C, who was the reason for the early delivery, was the healthiest of the bunch! God is amazing!!!
Bless your heart, friend. I will add you to our prayer chain at church. I have a friend going thru not the same situation but one just as serious. I will tell you this, God is truly amazing. I have seen his hand work time and a again. You just put your faith and trust in Christ and allow him to walk you through this time. I will be praying over you and your little bundle of joy. May you rest in Gods peace. Bless you dear one.
Oh my gosh, I just saw the FB thing to check here. I don;t even know what to say. I am just so sad and so worried. I also know that God is truly in control and can handle this and more.
You must be so concerned.
I would love to help in any way that I can. I can cook meals, go grocery shopping, babysit, ANYTHING.
My prayers and concern are seriously with you and your family. Please call with any help I can give. 894-0366
Praying that God will give you all peace and healing. Happy to know it's another little boy! Have fun shopping! :)
Although we do not converse regularly anymore, I wanted you to know that your family's well being is still a part of my life. I will be saying some extra prayers for you, Poppy and the rest of your family. I hope it helps to give all of you the strength you need to overcome this obstacle. In him, everything is possible.
Kevin
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